Catering volunteer - Thursday Lunch Club - MHA Communities, Gateshead West

As a Catering Volunteer you will volunteer in the kitchen of our service’s venue to help prepare a good quality lunch for our older members.

You may plan menus, shop for ingredients and you’ll get feedback from the older members about what they would like to eat at future activities. You will help prepare food, keep the kitchen clean and to hygiene and health and safety standards and tidy away afterwards.

What are the benefits of becoming a catering volunteer? 

By becoming a catering volunteer, you can support our services and help us to deliver a hot, delicious, nutritious meal to our members.  You can gain valuable skills and knowledge that can enhance your personal and professional development, or bring skills from a previous role to help us provide a meal which is the highlight of the weekly menu for our members.  

Skills and qualities needed for this role

• Good communication skills
• An understanding of the needs of older people
• Food preparation skills
• You will be reliable and punctual
• Flexibility
• You'll have an awareness of the need for food hygiene standards
• You'll be willing to volunteer as part of a team
• You'll be willing to participate in training and development.

How much time do I need to commit as a catering volunteer? 

For this role MHA asks for a minimum of three hours  on the day of the event for at least six months.

What kind of support will I receive as a catering volunteer?  

You will receive ongoing support and guidance from a local coordinator, who will monitor your progress, and provide feedback. You will also have access to online resources, training opportunities, and peer support from other volunteers.  Once you start at the scheme you will have the support of a named Community Coordinator
Travel expenses will be paid.